Quark Expeditions
Antarctica: Save up to 40%
Playful penguins, curious whales and lazy seals are all waiting for you to join them this coming January or February.
Choose from ten selected departures and save up to $8,200.
Introducing the Ocean Diamond
Big savings for expeditions on our big, new ship! Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond, a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Quark's Antarctica.
Take advantage of up to $7,000 in savings by booking before the end of February
Protect Your Investment
Quark's Travel Insurance policy protects your travel investment from unforeseen risks and delays and protects your financial security from unforeseen medical expenses while traveling.
2012-13 Antarctic Expeditions
Book early and save 15% off our freshly launched Antarctica expeditions! We’ve added a new expedition to the Weddell Sea, an in-depth South Georgia experience and the option for you to fly to Antarctica.
New for 2012 Franz Josef Land
If unique wildlife and rugged Arctic landscapes are what you’re after, this is the expedition for you. From the remote, icy islands of Franz Josef Land to the isolated mountain ranges of Novaya Zemlya, this Arctic adventure visits some of the largest walrus rookeries and seabird nesting areas in the Arctic. Your journey is an expedition of extremes to a challenging land that has intrigued explorers since the 1800’s. This is an archipelago visited by few people, where the foreboding landscapes of the islands are dotted with relics from famous explorers of the past.
Family Adventure: Polar Bear Safari
The world's first family-focused Arctic expedition will burn energy and ignite the mind of children and parents alike. Spitsbergen is the largest of Norway's Svalbard islands, situated well above the Arctic Circle. Renowned for polar bear sightings and walrus haul-outs, Spitsbergen provides extraordinary photo opportunities.
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This Day in Polar History
January 29, 1968: The first ice core to reach Antarctic bedrock is drilled at Byrd Station.